La Rural in the Waterway Shoppes is a hidden gem. Authentic Argentinian steak. Front is an Argentinian market/butcher shop. Walk through the back for outdoor seating. Unbelievable steak and some pasta dishes as well.

I'm headed to Philly for 3 days in August with wife and two kids (9,12). I have reviewed several threads but most seem to involve the extremes (i.e. either Bec Fin or cheesesteak places) Interested in finding interesting authentic Philly fare. Kids have broad tastes and are definitely not "kids menu" types. Particularly interested in South Philly Italian and perhaps Chinatown for dinners unless something else comes to mind that should not be missed. We can do cheesesteaks for lunch. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

I came across Cafe Martorano on Open Table. They are obviously accepting reservations now. At first I thought it was for the Hard Rock location but not the case. Has anyone had any experience with making a reservation here? I can't believe it.

Went last night for dinner with my family. As expected, Andy did not dissapoint. DELICIOUS rock shrimp and calamari in a kind of sweet/spicy chili Thai broth. The snapper and mahi wraps were delicious and huge! Delicious clam chowder and steamers in a garlic broth over linguine. VERY reasonably priced, especially when quality is considered.

If you know Andrew, you know he is a no nonsense "food first" kind of guy. Talia's is known for unbelievable sandwiches and prepared food with "regular guy" prices complimented by his "boy from the Bronx" attitude.

I had a chance to look at the menu and check the place out. It should fill a void that South Palm Beach County is missing. Baba's looks to be a casual "joint" to get some fresh fish, fish sandwiches, pasta, and a cold beer similar to the Whale's Rib in Deerfield. There are even rumors of Ipswich steamers.

I have no affiliation with either place but when I see a guy like Andrew swim upstream against the chain restaurant mentality plaguing South Florida, I cross my fingers.

The restaurant is located in Boca Raton on the corner of Dixie Highway and Spanish River Blvd, right next to Talia's. Skip the flippin Cheesecake Factory and give it a try.

Had a quick bite there this weekend. I'm no expert but had two very good tacos with rice/beans for a very small sum. Also the usual tex/mex favorites--burritos, enchiladas, nachos, etc. It seems it is a franchise (Southern cal?). The owner was extremely nice and eager to please. A bit off of the beaten path, cannot see from the street.

You'll have to forgive my memory with names, but I'll do my best. There is a great BBQ place right by the 7 mile bridge. Also, as you mentioned GREAT very casual seafood at Keys Fisheries"--not visible from the main road. You order at a counter and they serve everything in baskets. Right on the water.

After reading the Sun Sentinel review we thought we'd give it a try. What an experience. If you are looking for ambience, just don't go. Tables don't match, chairs don't match, no ambience lighting. That being said, the food is unbelievable. They have a menu but I never saw it. They just kept bringing us food until we begged for mercy.

We started with a small portion of what I would call a braised veal stew, complete with fresh bread for dipping. Next came homeade lasagna and gnocchi, followed by a salt baked branzino. All superb. I think they bake all different kinds of bread throughout the evening. Your bread may differ from your neighbor's.

The family interactions in the open kitchen (I think 2 brothers, a wife, and of course, "mama") are all of the entertainment you will need.

Dessert was a "calzone" filled with Nutella and ricotta cheese. I devoured it.

No liquor license. Bring your own wine (no corking fee)

Very reasonably priced, especially when you consider both volume and quality.

The address printed in the Sun Sentinel is wrong. It's Cypress Rd, not Cypress Creek. Call for reservations. You will need them. Ask for "Marco"

I think Henry's, although certainly far from inexpensive, is excellent. An ocean view is shockingly hard to come by in this area. Closest would be Boston's on A1A and Atlantic in Delray, about 15 minutes drive from Morikami. Very upretentious and pretty good bar type food. Cucina Mia across from Morikami is supposed to be pretty good and reasonably priced but I have no personal experience there.

Has anyone tried Blu Bambu Vietnamese Restaurant in Boca Raton (located in Royal Palm Plaza)? It's a tiny little restaurant tucked away behind the Sushi place. I am no expert on Vietnamese cuisine but my experience was outstanding. Went there for dinner--all of the dishes were very nicely prepared and nicely spiced. Service was excellent. I noticed that they serve Banh Mi for lunch but have not yet had the pleasure.

Went there for the first time this past Saturday with another couple. Suffice to say one of the most pleasant eating experiences of my life! Incredibly well prepared dishes with unbelievable personalized service. I felt like I was invited to someone's home for authentic carribean food. There is truly something for everyone here. We loved it so much that we took our 3 boys (ages 12, 10 and 7, plus a friend) the next night. All of them loved it as much as we did. I cannot stop talking about this place to anyone who will listen. If you folks don't try this place at least once (even if you've never had carribean food before or had a less than great experience in the past) you are truly missing out. RUN! Places like are very rare around these parts.

I have tried "Let's Eat Dinner" as well as "Mr. Food's No Fuss Meals". Don't know if there is a franchise near you but the food is surprisingly good quality, lots of choices and easy to prepare. They can even deliver. I think "Lets Eat Dinner" is somewhat better than "Mr. Food's No Fuss Meals". I'll also bet you can find a starving culinary student at a nearby culinary school make some prepared meals.